Untangling Family History
Your privacy matters. Family history and DNA research often involves sensitive personal information, and I take this responsibility seriously.
This policy explains what information I collect, how it is used, and how it is protected.
I may collect and store:
Your name and contact details
Information about your family, ancestors, and living relatives
Documents you share (certificates, trees, letters, etc.)
DNA results or match information, where relevant
Notes from consultations and research
You only provide what you choose to share.
Your information is used only to:
Carry out the research you have commissioned
Communicate with you about your project
Prepare reports and summaries
It is never used for marketing, sold, or shared without your permission.
DNA results and genetic information are treated as highly sensitive.
They are:
Used only for the purpose you have agreed
Not shared with third parties
Not uploaded to any database or website without your explicit consent
I will not contact living people identified through DNA without your agreement and a clear ethical framework.
Your information is stored securely using password-protected systems. Paper records, if used, are kept in a secure location.
I take reasonable steps to protect your data from loss, misuse, or unauthorised access.
Your information is kept only as long as needed to:
Complete your project
Provide follow-up support if requested
You may ask for your data to be deleted at any time.
You have the right to:
Ask what information I hold about you
Request corrections
Request deletion
Withdraw consent for use of your data
These requests will be respected unless there is a legal reason not to.
Your information is not shared with anyone else unless:
You have given explicit permission
It is required by law
This includes family members.
If you have any questions or concerns about privacy, you are welcome to get in touch.
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